USACE, Tulsa

Boating can be a lot of fun. Practice these tips to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying your time on the water. #PleaseWearIt

Big Hill Lake in Southeast Kansas is seeking hard-working individuals who are interested in being volunteer camp hosts this upcoming recreation season. For more information please contact Ranger Fisher Lund at 620-779-0941 or fisher.l.lund@usace.army.mil #Volunteer #Kansas

Crews placed the first pre-cast concrete girder at Span 10 of the Tenkiller Bridge on March 17. This work was performed using a gantry crane system and marked the beginning of the structural work that will support the new bridge deck.

A major milestone for the Tenkiller Bridge Project! The new bridge will help ensure reliable access and safe travel for visitors and the surrounding communities. #USACE #TulsaDistrict #BuildInfrastructure #CivilWorks #Engineering #Tenkiller (Photos by QAS, Kevin Archer)

Visit: usajobs.gov search: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers location: Tulsa, OK. *Recruitment incentives and/or moving costs MAY be offered for highly qualified candidates #USACE #TulsaDistrict #JoinOurTeam

Looking for your next career opportunity? We are hiring! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District has multiple job openings in Tulsa, OK. Join a team that supports our nation's infrastructure, communities and national defense.

Exercises like this ensure the equipment functions properly and trains personnel on installation procedures. #LeveeSafety #FloodRiskManagement #USACE #TulsaDistrict

It's #MissionMonday Did you know levee system require regular testing and training to stay ready for high water? In this photo, Arkansas City, KS. public works crews exercise a stoplog along the levee system.

These water-related fatality statistics illustrate what’s happening on our nation’s waters according to the leading provider of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please wear your life jacket, to avoid becoming a fatality statistic.

Safety, teamwork and careful planning were key during a recent underwater operation at Arcadia Lake. Diver Jaime Velasquez went approximately 45 feet below the surface to facility the removal of a damaged trash rack. Check out the full story here: dvidshub.net/news/560540/di…

Go to Bobber.info to download the new Bobber the Water Safety Dog St. Patrick’s Day poster and coloring sheet. It is only available for a limited time, so download it today! While on the website check out the other great coloring and activity sheets available.

The Tulsa District is supporting the Housing Authority of the Kickapoo tribe under the Tribal Construction Support Program. Through this program, USACE provides reimbursable technical support and construction oversight to Tribal Nations

Personnel from the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, gathered March 5 in Shawnee, OK., to break ground on the final three homes that will complete the Village West housing development. #USACE #TribalPrograms #TulsaDistrict

****VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**** Eufaula Lake staff is looking for several hard-working people interested in being volunteer camp hosts for the upcoming recreation season. For more information, contact ranger Andrew Douglas 918-799-5843 or email andrew.a.douglas@usace.army.mil

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa County and the City of Tulsa are working together on the Tulsa West Tulsa Levee Safety Project to address critical needs. For more information: dvidshub.net/video/998855/h… #USACE #TulsaWestTulsa

It's #MissionMonday Our dam safety mission plays an important part in helping protect communities. Through inspections, monitoring and maintenance, engineers work to keep these structures safe and reliable. Dam safety protect lives, property and critical infrastructure.

Spring is a good time to check your vessel’s safety gear. Make sure you have enough life jackets that fit everyone who will be riding on your vessel and more importantly make sure everyone wears a life jacket. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

The floodwall in Augusta, KS is part of a larger system designed to help reduce flooding along the Whitewater River. Through the USACE Levee Safety Program, levee systems are inspected to help ensure they continue performing as intended during high water events.

It's #FunFactFriday Did you know - in areas where there isn't enough space for a traditional earthen levee, floodwalls can help provide flood risk reduction by creating a vertical barrier between rising water and the community?

Many people drown within reach of someone. Learn the signs of someone drowning and how to safely rescue them. Always wear your life jacket when in, on, or near open water (lake, river, etc.) to help ensure you return home safely. @PleaseWearIt